Egypt Trivia Flashcards
What is the Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of
picture symbols and sound symbols called?
Hieroglyphics
What is a reed plant used to make sandals, baskets, river rafts,
and paper?
Papyrus
What is the term for the wild rapids found on the Nile River?
Cataracts
What is the term for the flower-like feature that is formed where
the Nile River branches out to meet the Mediterranean Sea?
Delta
The part of Egypt in the north around the Nile River delta is
known as what?
Lower Egypt
What shape does a diagram of Egypt's social class system look like?
Pyramid
This role was at the top of the Egyptian social structure.
Pharaoh
This job made up the largest group of early Egyptian workers.
Farmers
This group of people was at the bottom of the social structure in
Egypt.
Unskilled Workers
Known as “The Boy King,” this pharaoh restored the worship of
many deities in Egypt.
King Tutankhamen (King Tut)
This group of people had more rights in Egypt than in most other
early civilizations.
women.
Known as “The Boy King,” this pharaoh restored the worship of
many deities in Egypt.
King Tutankhamen (King Tut)
The Great Pyramid in Giza was built for which pharaoh?
King Khufu
This Egyptian ruler’s reign began the time known as the New
Kingdom, after he started a rebellion and drove the Hyksos out
of Egypt.
Ahmose
This ruler avoided military conquests and expanded Egypt’s
economy through trade.
Hatshepsut
This early king united Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt into one
large empire.
Narmer
What two roles did the Pharaoh have in the Old Kingdom?
Political Leader and Religious Leader
Which pharaoh is known for conquering more than 350 cities,
enlarging Egypt’s territory, and increasing slavery in Egypt?
Thutmose III
Who tried to give the Egyptians a new religion by demanding
that the people only worship Aton and then changing his own
name to Akhenaton?
Amenhotep IV
What did the name “Akhenaton” mean?
“Spirit of Aton”
Who was Amenhotep IV’s wife?
Nefertiti
What is the term for a line of rulers from one family?
Dynasty
What are the forced payments sent to the pharaoh by
conquered people?
Tribute
Egyptians enjoyed a golden age of stability, prosperity, and
achievement during this time.
The Middle Kingdom
What is the main reason for the rise and fall of the Egyptian empire?
The need for power caused conflict within Egypt, allowing them
to be conquered from outsiders
Which Egyptian ruler built many new temples during the New
Kingdom period, including the temple at Karnak?
Ramses II
Who was the main god of the Egyptians?
Re
What was the name of the item that the ancient Egyptians
studied to learn how to obtain life after death?
The Book of the Dead
The process of embalming a body and wrapping it in linen cloth
strips is called what?
Mummification
Which group of people lost their jobs when Amenhotep IV
established a new religion?
Priests
Through the process of embalming, the ancient Egyptian
civilization was the first to have specialists in what field of study?
Medicine
